Bread & Butter Concepts adds Taco Republic Truck to portfolio

April 16, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based Bread & Butter Concepts (BBC) announced the newest addition to its portfolio this week – the Taco Republic Truck.

Don't let hackers scare off your customers

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When you think about electronic security, what comes to mind? Do you consider how vulnerable your customer credit cards are, or how easily someone can break…

French Fry Heaven takes advantage of snack trend

The first French Fry Heaven location opened in October 2011 in Jacksonville. There are now 60 franchise deals signed to spread the brand across the country.

Noventri releases Version 2.8 digital signage software

April 15, 2013

Digital signage solution provider Noventri has released Version 2.8 of its Noventri Suite software, which includes new features and security, bug fixes and…

The secret to word of mouth marketing: No one person behind the curtain can do it all

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

In 1939, few movie characters were scarier than the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion were terrified by the specter of the…

Good Times acquires Bad Daddy's burger bar concept

April 15, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that it has entered into a series of agreements with Bad Daddy's International LLC and Bad Daddy's Franchise…

Tim Hortons Café & Bake shop showcases cold drinks with $1 promo

April 15, 2013

As summer draws near, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is showcasing its cool drinks for $1. The promotion runs today through Aug. 18 and includes any small…

Wienerschnitzel founder dies at age 75

April 15, 2013

John Galardi, 75, founder and chairman of Galardi Group, parent company of Wienerschnitzel, The Original Hamburger Stand and Tastee Freez, passed away of…

McDonald's new ordering setup aims to 'de-clutter' dine-in lines

April 15, 2013

To help remedy possible in-store queue backup from an increasingly diversified menu, McDonald's is expanding its new "dual-point" ordering system. According to…

A&W throws hat into better burger, fast casual ring

April 15, 2013

For a brand that's been around about 94 years, A&W has made many big changes just within the past year and a half since divesting from Yum! Brands.

Chipotle chicken returns to Jack in the Box menu mix

April 15, 2013

The chipotle chicken club sandwich is back on the Jack in the Box menu for a limited time beginning today. It is available a la carte or at participating…

Cousins promotes pork LTOs through Instagram

April 15, 2013

Cousins Subs is adding two pork-inspired subs to its menu: The Memphis Steak and the Cubano.

FCES 2013: Advancing Ideas for the Fast Casual Industry

This unique gathering, now in it's 8th year will bring together a select group of C-level executives, VPs, and Directors from the fast casual segment for two…

Counting calories? Remember portion control

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Over-serving adds to food costs, cuts profit margins, and contributes to obesity and food waste.

McDonald's names new global chief brand officer

April 12, 2013

McDonald's board of directors has elected former McDonald's executive Steve Easterbrook as executive vice president and global chief brand officer.

McWrap boosts McDonald's healthy perception among consumers

April 12, 2013

McDonald's newly introduced McWrap may be helping to boost the company's perception with "healthy" quick-service customers. According to YouGove BrandIndex…

QSRs dominate list of top global franchises

April 12, 2013

Franchise direct has published its 2013 ranking of the Top 100 Global franchises. Among the top 10 were Subway, No. 1, McDonald's, No. 3, KFC, No. 4, Burger…

Wendy's restaurants raise $68K for Hurricane Sandy relief

April 12, 2013

Wendy's restaurants in the New York Tri-state area recently presented checks totaling $68,017.67 to three organizations providing disaster relief for Hurricane…

Yum! Canada among best workplaces

April 12, 2013

Yum! Canada, the franchisor of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has been named as one of this year's 50 Best Workplaces in Canada.

Taco Bell to unveil new commercial during MTV Movie Awards

April 12, 2013

Taco Bell's new commercial, "First Kiss," will debut Sunday during the MTV Movie Awards on MTV.